The Willoughbys is a humorous and quirky tale about a family of four children and two neglectful parents who are trying to get rid of each other. The children, tired of their unloving parents, devise a plan to convince their mom and dad to take a perilous vacation, while the parents have their own plan to sell the house and rid themselves of the children. With the introduction of Nanny, Commander Melanoff, and Ruth, the Willoughby children's lives take unexpected turns, leading to the creation of an unlikely family in a story filled with dark humor and heartwarming moments.
The book is a playful homage to classic children's stories, featuring a dysfunctional yet charming group of characters who long for adventures like the orphans in old-fashioned tales. Through witty conversations, obscure references, and a humorous glossary, The Willoughbys weaves a narrative full of twists and turns, ultimately culminating in a happy ending that delights readers of all ages.
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Now a Netflix animated film starring Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Séan Cullen, and Ricky Gervais!
Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.
The Willoughbys is a turn to the hilarious from the award-winning author of The Giver and Number the Stars that will have children and parents laughing.
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Whether she's writing comedy, adventure, or poignant, powerful drama-from Attaboy, Sam! and Anastasia Krupnik to Number the Stars and The Giver-Lois Lowry's appeal is as broad as her subject matter and as deep as her desire to affect an eager generation of readers. An author who is…
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